Rajnath Singh
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Rajnath Singh is an Indian politician and lecturer who is serving as the 29th Defence Minister of India since 2019. He is currently the deputy Leader of the House, Lok Sabha since 2014. He was the 8th President of Bharatiya Janata Party from 2005 to 2009 and again from 2013 to 2014. He is a veteran leader of the BJP who started his career as a RSS Swayamsevak.
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26/11 Mumbai terror attack: Rajnath Singh, Arvind Kejriwal pay tributes to victimsDefence minister Rajnath Singh and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal paid tributes to the victims of the Mumbai terror attack on its 15th anniversary. Singh remembered the sacrifice of security..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India set to kick off 3 mega defence projects worth Rs 1.4 lakh croreIndia is now set to give preliminary approval to three mega indigenous projects to manufacture another aircraft carrier, 97 more Tejas fighters and 156 Prachand light combat helicopters, which together..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi, Amit Shah to lead election campaign in poll-bound Telangana, Nadda, Rajnath Singh, CM Yogi to joinPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the state of Telangana for three days, from November 25 to 27, to campaign for the BJP in the upcoming assembly polls. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Defence important pillar of India-Australia partnership for overall security of Indo-Pacific': Rajnath Singh at 2+2 DialogueThe defence partnership between India and Australia is a crucial pillar of their strategic partnership, according to Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. He emphasized that the partnership will..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong lands in India for 2+2 Ministerial dialogueAustralian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong to engage in meetings with their Indian counterparts Rajnath Singh and S Jaishankar.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | |
Second Ind-Aus 2+2 tomorrow, focus on Indo-Pacific & QuadIndia's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are scheduled to hold the second India-Australia 2+2 Defence and Foreign Ministerial Dialogue on Monday. The meeting..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress calls itself 'hero' but it's 'zero' in doing development: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized the Congress party, calling them 'zero' in terms of development and accusing them of corruption. Targeting the Bhupesh Baghel govt over alleged scams, Singh..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Indo-US partnership critical for rules based Indo Pacific': Rajnath Singh at 2+2 dialogueIndiaTimes - Published | |
US made tremendous forward strides in defence partnership with India: Lloyd Austin at 2+2 dialogue with RajnathUS Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin, has praised the progress made in the India-US defence partnership over the past year, including the US-India Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap. Austin..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rajnath Singh directs Defence Ministry to release 3rd instalment of OROP payment before Diwali"Raksha Mantri, Rajnath Singh, has directed the MoD to release the third instalment of OROP payment for the defence pensioners drawing pensions through the SPARSH System before Diwali. The banks and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
2+2 carries promise of deepening a robust India-US partnership: ExpertComing in the backdrop of a complex and ever-evolving global landscape, the dialogue will serve as a platform for reaffirming the unwavering commitment of the United States and India to their global..IndiaTimes - Published | |
They come during polls & then leave: Rajnath Singh on oppositionDefence Minister Rajnath Singh referred to parties like SP, BSP, and AAP as "electoral birds" that only appear during elections and then disappear. He emphasized that the BJP's focus is not just on..IndiaTimes - Published | Women soldiers to get leave now at par with male officersWith the armed forces now recruiting women as soldiers, sailors and air warriors under the Agnipath scheme, the ministry of defence has approved a proposal to grant them the same maternity, child care..IndiaTimes - Published |
Women soldiers, sailors, air warriors to get maternity, childcare leave on a par with officer counterpartsDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal to grant maternity, child care and child adoption leave to women soldiers, sailors and air warriors on par with their officer counterparts.DNA - Published | Defence minister Rajnath Singh approves maternity, childcare leave for women soldiers, sailors, air warriors on par with officer counterpartsDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal to grant maternity, child care, and child adoption leave to women soldiers, sailors, and air warriors in the Indian armed forces. This decision is..IndiaTimes - Published |
India can eliminate those carrying out nefarious acts on this and other side of border: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has stated that India has the ability to eliminate those who carry out nefarious acts on both sides of the border. He expressed that India is no longer perceived as a..IndiaTimes - Published | 'India not weak, can eliminate those who...': Rajnath Singh's bold statement, attack on INDIA blocDefence Ministry Rajnath Singh launched attacks at the INDIA alliance during his visit to poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, displaying the strength of the country.DNA - Published |
Rajnath Singh: Crisis of trust in politics deepened because of CongressDefence Minister Rajnath Singh accused the Congress party of deepening the crisis of trust in Indian politics. Singh stated that the difference between the words and actions of leaders has eroded the..IndiaTimes - Published | Crisis of trust in Indian politics deepened because of Congress: Defence Minister Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh accused the Congress of deepening the crisis of trust in Indian politics. He claimed that the public's trust in politics and its leaders has eroded due to the difference..IndiaTimes - Published |
In Mizoram, Rajnath Singh calls for Manipur peaceUnion defence minister Rajnath Singh addressed a rally in Mizoram, focusing on the ethnic strife in neighbouring Manipur. He stated that the violence was not orchestrated by any political party, but..IndiaTimes - Published | Have heart-to-heart conversation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Meitei, Kuki communities in ManipurIndian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has appealed to warring Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur to engage in dialogue to resolve their conflicts. Singh emphasized that violence is not a solution..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rajnath Singh to campaign in poll-bound Mizoram on WednesdayUnion Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Mizoram to campaign for the upcoming assembly elections. He will address public meetings in Mamit and Siaha. BJP is targeting linguistic minorities in..IndiaTimes - Published | Sardar Patel's role in uniting India not allowed to be highlighted: Rajnath Singh's veiled dig at CongressDefense minister Rajnath Singh praised Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary for uniting India. Singh took a dig at Congress, stating that Patel's service to the nation was not highlighted..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Goa Maritime Conclave, step in the direction of cooperation and collaboration' says Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasized the importance of cooperation and collaboration in the maritime domain during his address at the Goa Maritime Conclave. He highlighted the significance of..IndiaTimes - Published | Now, our soldiers strike terrorists not just in country but also in Pakistan: Rajnath SinghIndian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that after the terror attacks in Uri and Pathankot, India decided to retaliate immediately. Singh highlighted that under Prime Minister Modi's leadership,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress governments in 3 states battling crises due to 'flawed thinking', lack funds for salaries: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized Congress governments in Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Karnataka, claiming they were facing crises and unable to pay salaries due to flawed thinking. He also..IndiaTimes - Published | Sikh community has done a lot to protect Sanatan Dharma: Rajnath SinghStating that the Sikh community has done a lot to protect the Sanatan Dharma, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said it was Sikhs who started the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and their contribution..IndiaTimes - Published |
UP: Rajnath Singh expresses confidence in PM Modi returning to power in 2024Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that the people of the country have complete faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The people of the country have complete faith in PM Narendra Modi...IndiaTimes - Published | Rajnath Singh: IAF must learn from emerging trends in air warfareThe Indian Air Force (IAF) has been urged by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to analyze and adapt to emerging trends in air warfare. Singh emphasized the importance of joint planning and execution of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Focus on strengthening India's air defence systems: Rajnath to top IAF commandersIndian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged top commanders of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to assess the rapidly changing global geopolitical situation in the Indian context. He emphasized the need..IndiaTimes - Published | Rajnath Singh reviews preparedness in Tawang amid LAC stand-offIndian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conducted a review of military preparedness along the Arunachal Pradesh frontier, including the strategically important Tawang area. This comes amid heightened..IndiaTimes - Published |
Armed forces can tackle any crisis: Rajnath SinghThe entire country is confident that the armed forces are fully capable of tackling any crisis or challenge, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday, as he began his two-day visit to the..IndiaTimes - Published | Indian Army to hold Chanakya Defence Dialogue; Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar to address talk seriesIndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi likely to visit poll-bound Mizoram on October 30 to campaign for BJP candidatesPrime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Mizoram's Mamit town on October 30 to campaign for BJP candidates in the upcoming assembly polls. Other prominent BJP leaders, including J P Nadda,..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi gave mantra for Indo-Pacific: Defence minister Rajnath SinghIndiaTimes - Published |
IAF inducts C-295 tactical aircraft, first of 56 'Rhinos'India has formally inducted its first C-295 tactical military airlift aircraft into the Indian Air Force (IAF). Defence minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the importance of the defence and aerospace..IndiaTimes - Published | Defence minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates Bharat Drone Shakti show at Hindon airbaseThe Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Drone Federation of India (DFI) have jointly hosted the Bharat Drone Shakti-2023 exhibition at the Hindan Air Base in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The event featured..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indian Air Force gets big tactical boost, first Airbus C-295 aircraft inducted into IAFIn a major tactical boost for the Indian Air Force, the C-295 medium tactical transport aircraft has been inducted in the IAF in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.DNA - Published | Rajnath Singh to induct C-295 transport aircraft into IAF todayIndiaTimes - Published |
Rajnath Singh to inaugurate Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 today, to induct C-295 transport aircraft into IAFThe event will take place at the IAF's Hindan airbase in Ghaziabad.DNA - Published | Rajnath says he has courage to discuss border standoff with China in HouseDuring a discussion on the success of Chandrayaan-3, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that he has the courage to discuss the issue of the border standoff between the Indian and Chinese..IndiaTimes - Published |
Row over unparliamentary language: BJP issues show cause notice to party MP Ramesh BidhuriThe BJP has given a show cause notice to MP Ramesh Bidhuri for his use of unparliamentary language against BSP MP Danish Ali. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also expressed serious concern over Bidhuri's..IndiaTimes - Published | Union Cabinet passes resolution praising PM Modi for success of G20 SummitUnion Cabinet on Wednesday passed a resolution praising Prime Minister Narnedra Modi for making the G20 Summit a huge success, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said. Briefing media..IndiaTimes - Published |
To close infrastructure gap with China, Rajnath Singh unveils 90 projectsContinuing the ongoing effort to reduce the huge border infrastructure differential with China, as many as 90 projects — including the crucial Nechiphu tunnel on the road to Tawang in Arunachal..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Congress and INDIA should apologise': Rajnath Singh on Sanatan Dharma rowUdhayanidhi Stalin has come under severe criticism since he mentioned on Saturday that Sanatan Dharma should not merely be opposed but eradicated.DNA - Published |
Rajasthan: Rajnath Singh to flag off 3rd phase of BJP's 'Parivartan Yatra' on MondayDefence Minister Rajnath Singh will flag off the third phase of the BJP's 'Parivartan Yatra' from poll-bound Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district on September 4.DNA - Published | Opposition banking on big name, but has short vision: Rajnath SinghDefence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the opposition parties were banking on a big name for their grand alliance, but had a small vision. His statement came on the day the top functionaries..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rajnath Singh to visit Lanka later this week to boost military tiesDefence minister Rajnath Singh will head for Sri Lanka this weekend to further bolster bilateral military ties and cooperation to meet the challenges in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), in a visit that..IndiaTimes - Published | Pakistani Seema Haider sends rakhi, sweets to PM Modi, CM Yogi Adityanath; watch viral videoPakistani Seema Haider uploaded a video in which she displayed the postal receipt as proof that she had sent rakhis to PM Modi, CM Yogi Adityanath and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and other top..DNA - Published |
